GATE ME 2016 Set 1 — Question 24

MCQ+1 / -0.33EasyBuoyancy & StabilityFluid Properties & StaticsFluid Mechanics

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For a floating body, buoyant force acts at the

Correct answer (D) centroid of the displaced fluid Solution According to Archimedes' principle, the buoyant force on a submerged or floating body is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the body and acts through the centroid of the displaced volume. This point is known as the center of buoyancy. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) centroid of the displaced fluid Solution According to Archimedes' principle, the buoyant force on a submerged or floating body is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by the body and acts through the centroid of the displaced volume. This point is known as the center of buoyancy.

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